Corner Cactus Cat Self Scratcher / Self Groomer

As requested, this is a new and improved version of Cactus Cat Self Scratcher, made specifically to take advantage of corners and TPU for AMS filament! Can also be printed in PLA with no noticeable downsides!

This version gives cats more space for scratching and takes advantage of their tendency to rub against corners.

Dull Spikes Version

A version with settings optimized for less squishy material along with different spike geometry has been added - it works the same as the TPU version, but with not-so-sharp spikes and less squishy body.

Design Details

• Cactus Body: Measures 11cm tall, 9cm wide, and 5cm deep. Covered in conical spikes for scratching and grooming, with small holes for catnip scent to waft through.
• Pot Base: About 3cm tall and 6cm in diameter, designed to hold catnip.

Assembly & Mounting

Place 3 6x2 round magnets on the bottom of the cactus and the top of the planter pot. Make sure to align both! The hole for the magnets is very tight, I recommend using flat-nose pliers to install the magnets (or use one size smaller magnet and glue it in). The best way for me was to glue in the magnets into the pot, place the 3 magnets on top of the glued in ones, put a drop of glue on top of magnets and then press on the cactus top. After the glue dries, the combined force of glue and magnet fit should overcome magnets and nicely separate cactus from the pot.

• Mounting: Attach to a clean, dry vertical or horizontal surface using either strong double-sided tape. Make sure to ONLY attach cactus, while keeping pot hanging on by magnets.
• Catnip Setup: Fill the pot loosely with catnip—the scent will escape through the cactus holes, naturally drawing your cat in. If they’re shy, sprinkle a bit more catnip on the spikes to kickstart the fun!
• Placement: Position at your cat’s shoulder height for easy access. Give them time to explore—the aroma does the heavy lifting!

Printing Recommendations

• Supports: Printing requires some supports, the print profile provided has supports correctly configured.
• Filament:
  • Cactus Body: Print with stiff TPU. Can be also printed in PLA and will work just fine.
  • Pot Base: Use standard PLA (in a nice “pot” color).
• Post-Processing: Supports should come off easily.

Remember to insert magnets in the correct orientation!

Happy Printing and watch your cat fall in love with their new desert buddy!

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